Even if you don’t have a sprawling yard replete with a she-shed and swimming pool. But if you do have a balcony, a little attention can turn it into a favorite outdoor hangout too.
For starters, the materials you choose for furnishings are super important and can be the difference between a soggy mess and a long-lasting outdoor investment.
Materials like resin wicker, wrought iron, teak, and plastic can handle most of the elements nature throws at them.
Aside from furniture, there are a few other elements that will help make your balcony shine. Plants are great for spicing up the space.
Flowers like geraniums and begonias, sturdy plants like bamboo, and fresh herbs all thrive on a balcony garden.
Privacy can also come into play. If you live in an apartment or close-knit community, total privacy may seem tough to achieve.
But there are a variety of methods to help you wave goodbye to nosy neighbors and claim more personal space. Tall plants, climbing vines, and shrubs are great instant fixes.
Weatherproof textiles and fabric hangings are excellent for closing off your space a bit and adding some much needed shade, too.
You can even buy privacy screens made of everything from metal to bamboo. Or, depending on how large your space is, you could build your own screen lattice and deck it out with creeping plants.
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